CHOOSE YOUR PREFERRED TOPIC Pick ONE (1) of the two topics provided that appeals to you the most and start brainstorming.
GET STUCK? Show up at our Essay Writing Workshop (detail below) and discuss your ideas with fellow contestants. You may learn a thing or two from them. Listen to our experts sharing tips and guidelines to a successful essay.
AND KEEP YOUR PEN ROLLING Once you have all the tools you need. Start writing your essay. Make sure you read and proof-read your essay over and over again to avoid the mistakes. Once you are ready, scroll down submit your essay in our Essay Submission Form at the end of this page.
IMPORTANT DATES
SATURDAY, 18 JULY~ 3pm Essay writing workshop. Listen to our experts in the field as they will provide you with tips and guidelines to a successful essay.
FRIDAY, 31 JULY~ 8pm Deadline for submission of essays. All essays submitted after this date will not be considered eligible, therefore will not be marked.
MONDAY, 10 AUGUST ~ 10am Announcement of winners. Our final judges will release scores of the essays and announce the winners of the challenge.
what we are looking for
CONCISION Even though we enjoy your writing, an essay longer than 700 words will strain our patience, and you are bound to get a low score.
INDIVIDUALITY Remember you do not want to be just like anyone else. Put your individuality in your writing and we guarantee your work will stand out. All entries must be original works, in English. Plagiarism will result in disqualification......
COHERENCE Babbling sure does not help, neither being scattered and superficial. Focus on one thing at a time and make sure it counts.
ACCURACY We take spelling and punctuation very seriously. Also, Dickens did not write Wuthering Heights and Jane Austen is not a model.
SUBSTANCE We do NOT like bland essays. Write something intriguing, and let us know where you stand. Remember, sensitive subjects are not always controversial. Excessive violence or sex, determined by the judges, will result in disqualification. Be balanced and thoughtful.
general rules
1. No entry fee is required, and all rights in the story remain the property of the author.
2. By submitting to the Contest, the entrant agrees to abide by all Contest rules.
3. All entries must be original works, in English. Plagiarism will result in disqualification. Excessive violence or sex, determined by the judges, will result in disqualification.
4. Entries may not have been previously published in professional media.
5. The writer must be age 18 or younger.
6. He or she must be a citizen of Vietnam who is currently enrolled in high school in Vietnam or abroad.
7. Entries must be submitted via this website. All other formats will be disqualified.
8. Scores of the entries will be returned after judging.
9. No revisions are accepted.
10. Entries will be judged by professionals. The decisions of the judges are entirely their own, and are final.
11. Winners of the contest will be individually notified of the results by phone, mail or e-mail.
